Category Archives: George Bartlett

When you are trying to capture a city, do not cut down its fruit trees, even though the siege lasts a long time. Eat the fruit, but do not destroy the trees; the trees are not your enemies.
Deuteronomy 20, 19
Palestinians have a very strong emotional a… Continue reading →

Is the Israeli Occupation all about water? Clearly not. It is about much more. But from the beginning of the Occupation in 1967, control of water has been a dominant theme. Even in areas where the Palestinian Authority theoretically has full control, i… Continue reading →

Monitoring agricultural gates is one of the daily tasks of ecumenical accompaniers in the Tulkarm-Qalqiliya region. These gates are one of the many contact points where actions and decisions of individual Israeli soldiers affect the economic well-being… Continue reading →

I have travelled through many different parts of the world, with many different cultures and customs, but one thing is common everywhere – most parents love their children and want to do the very best for them. Parents here in Palestine are no except… Continue reading →